Introduction and Darkroom

Question 1

it is the use of ionizing radiation to produce a recorded image

Answer 1

radiography

Question 2

the ___ of radiography requires specific skills in performance

Answer 2

the art of radiography requires specific skills in performance

Question 3

as a ___, radiography requires study of natural phenomena

Answer 3

as a science, radiography requires study of natural phenomena

Question 4

it is the full name of the medical specialty

Answer 4

radiology

Question 5

board certified physicians who practice radiology

Answer 5

radiologists

Question 6

professionals who are skilled in the use of x-rays and radiation for the production of high quality images of the human body

Answer 6

radiologic technologists

Question 7

it is the image produced using x-radiation
it is the end product of radiography

Answer 7

radiograph

Question 8

characteristics of a radiograph:

exposure factors are ___
there has been adequate ___ of the part of interest
sufficient radiographic ___ and ___ are present
___ ____ selection is appropriate
____ is elimination during exposure
the anatomic part is properly ___
proper accessories have been selected

Answer 8

exposure factors are adequate
there has been adequate penetration of the part of interest
sufficient radiographic density and contrast are present
field size selection is appropriate
motion is elimination during exposure
the anatomic part is properly positioned
proper accessories have been selected

Question 9

it is a place where the patient fills his/her medical forms, schedule for examination, releasing of results and answering patient inquiries

Answer 9

reception or information area

Question 10

an area where the patient change their dress to a patient gown before the examination

Answer 10

dressing room

Question 11

an area where the x-ray examination is being conducted

Answer 11

exposure room

Question 12

also called processing room, a room where processing cycle of the exposed x-ray film takes place

Answer 12

dark room

Question 13

also called interpretation room, an area where diagnostic report or findings were interpreted or rule-out based on the patient request through our radiologists

Answer 13

reading room

Question 14

radiograph was viewed by the aid of ____ or view box

Answer 14

radiograph was viewed by the aid of negatoscope or view box

Question 15

also called file room, an area where the radiograph and results are being sorted and kept

Answer 15

sorting room

Question 16

it is a room devoid of white light in which the processing takes place

Answer 16

darkroom

Question 17

it is a disease which has hypersensitivity to fumes

Answer 17

darkroom disease

Question 18

it is 2-8x more sensitive to subsequent exposure than an unexposed film as it contains a latent image

Answer 18

exposed film

Question 19

latent image also known as ____ image

Answer 19

invisible image

Question 20

manifest image also known as ___ image

Answer 20

visible

Question 21

it is an increase in sensitivity after exposure to white light or ionizing radiation

Answer 21

latensification

Question 22

in factors to consider in the darkroom, ____ must be near the exposure room

Answer 22

location must be near the exposure room

Question 23

in factors to consider in the darkroom, the size must be:

15ft x ___feet or greater

Answer 23

15 x 9.5ft or greater

Question 24

the wet and dry section must be ___ feet away from each other to prevent _____ of the dry section

Answer 24

the wet and dry section must be 4 feet away from each other to prevent contamination of the dry section

Question 25

in factors to consider in the darkroom, it is when the darkroom can be adjacent to exposure room only if the walls is concrete, hollow blocks and wood

Answer 25

protects from radiation

Question 26

concrete ; greater than _ inches
hollow blocks ; filled with __
wood ; with __ mm Pb (lead)

Answer 26

concrete ; greater than 6 inches
hollow blocks ; filled with cement
wood ; with 1.5 mm Pb (lead)

Question 27

_____ in the darkroom is designed to eliminate heat and fumes

Answer 27

ventilation in the darkroom is designed to eliminate heat and fumes

Question 28

ventilation system must be __ - __

Answer 28

ventilation system must be light-tight

Question 29

storage room temperature - 10 to __°C or 50-__°F

Answer 29

storage room temperature - 10 to 21°C or 50-70°F

Question 30

humidity for storage room and darkroom must be:

__ - 60% storage room
__ - 60% dark room

Answer 30

40 - 60% storage room
30 - 60% dark room

Question 31

it is a device used to measure humidity or moisture

Answer 31

psychrometer

Question 32

a device used to measure environmental moisture

Answer 32

hygrometer

Question 33

in cleanliness, avoid smoking, ___ and ____ to prevent artifacts

Answer 33

in cleanliness, avoid smoking, eating and drinking to prevent artifacts

Question 34

in factors to consider in the darkroom, it is an entrance that is easily accessible while providing complete protection from the outside

Answer 34

light - tight entrance

Question 35

it is simplest type of door and a passbox is required to allow films to be transferred without entering the darkroom

Answer 35

single door

Question 36

it prevents opening of the passbox when one side is open

Answer 36

interlocking system

Question 37

disadvantage of single door

____ film exposure

Answer 37

accidental film exposure

Question 38

it is a type of door that may be consisting of a small hall with two doors

if the door 1 is open, door 2 automatically locks

Answer 38

light - lock or double door

Question 39

it is a zigzag type of entrance and does not use a door

it is used only when the darkroom is large as it requires more space

it requires at least 2x as much floor space as a light lock/double door

Answer 39

labyrinth or maze

Question 40

it is the fast access type of door but it does not used anymore

Answer 40

revolving door

Question 41

in factors to consider in the darkroom, it is the different lights used in the darkroom

Answer 41

illumination

Question 42

it is an illumination that uses to perform activities such as mixing of chemicals, cleaning of tanks and unloading of film hangers

Answer 42

white light illumination

Question 43

white light illumination:

overhead light

2 to __ fluorescent lamps, covering 47 inches/8m^2 of ceiling

white light switch is located _ meters off the floor at eye level

Answer 43

2 to 4 fluorescent lamps, covering 47 inches/8m^2 of ceiling

white light switch is located 4 meters off the floor at eye level

Question 44

three purpose of white light illumination

Answer 44

maintenance
emergency use
cleaning

Question 45

it is an illumination that design to give enough visibility to accomplish all necessary duties in the handling and processing of x-ray film without harmful effect to any unprocessed film

Answer 45

safelight illumination

Question 46

Radiographic Film is ___ _____ after exposure and before processing

Answer 46

Radiographic Film is most sensitive after exposure and before processing

Question 47

illumination:

distance - 3 to _ feet from the workbench, _ feet from the feedtray of the automatic processor

wattage - ___ watts tungsten bulb at 3 ft distance
___ watts at 4 ft distance

Answer 47

illumination:

distance - 3 to 4 feet from the workbench, 4 feet from the feedtray of the automatic processor

wattage - 7.5 watts tungsten bulb at 3 ft distance
15 watts at 4 ft distance

Question 47

illumination:

distance - 3 to _ feet from the workbench, _ feet from the feedtray of the automatic processor

wattage - ___ watts tungsten bulb at 3 ft distance
___ watts at 4 ft distance

Answer 47

illumination:

distance - 3 to 4 feet from the workbench, 4 feet from the feedtray of the automatic processor

wattage - 7.5 watts tungsten bulb at 3 ft distance
15 watts at 4 ft distance

Question 48

it is a filter that filters out red, orange and yellow colors

it appears brownish

it is for mono-chromatic film (blue sensitive film)

Answer 48

amber filter

Question 49

it is a filter that filters only the intensity

its alternatives are amber filter and kodak morlite

Answer 49

kodak wratten 6b filter

Question 50

it is a multi purpose filter that filters out intensity and color (yellow and orange)

it appears dark red

it is for orthochromatic film or green sensitive film

Answer 50

kodak gbx-2 filter

Question 51

in color of walls, it is high reflectance of safelight such as ivory or light gray color

Answer 51

pastel and light colors

Question 52

in color of walls, it is low reflectance of white light

Answer 52

matte finish not glossy

Question 53

in color of walls, it is prohibited

Answer 53

neon color

Question 54

in color of walls, it is easy to clean and durable that dries quickly

Answer 54

enamel and epoxy

Question 55

color of walls:

L -
E -
M -

Answer 55

color of walls:

L - light color
E - enamel/epoxy
M - matte finish

Question 56

in factos to consider in the darkroom, it should be properly installed

Answer 56

electrical wiring

Question 57

it is a type of safelight where it is the fixture type, light is distributed directly and most common in the hospital

Answer 57

direct safelight

Question 58

it is a type of safelight, ceiling type, the light goes up first before being reflected and it uses sodium vapor bulb

Answer 58

indirect safelight